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The editors liked
Skiing and snowboarding are fun
Some dream events make good use of theme settings
A few of the games work well with friends.
It has its moments
especially when multiple "athletes" get involved
ability to dress up Miis is welcome
Good graphics and animation. Broad selection of events. Party modes
All of the Olympic Events are unlocked from the start
Festival mode is a great training and singleplayer mode
Great Wii Remote controls along with smart Balance Board integration
Plenty of modes to participate in
Dream Events are fantastic nostalgia t...
20 characters to choose from
dream events return and motion controls slightly improved
more events
can use coins at the store or secret store to customize your Mii and equipment and purchase songs from the game and optional balance board controls.
The editors didn't like
Too many events are played the same way
Speed skating relies too heavily on waggling
AI opponents are too easy to beat.
Does little to innovate from first title
falls behind other winterthemed games in terms of depth
No online multiplayer mode. Repetitive controls. Not enough Wii Balance Board use. Not compatible with Wii MotionPlus.
Dream Events still need to be unlocked
Timing is still an issue with some events
No multiplayer when using the Balance Board
Lacks the variety of the original Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
motion controls still are hit or miss
must defeat rival challenges in Festival Mode to continue
can’t play as rivals
some events feel like the same thing with only slight diffe...
20 characters to choose from, dream events return and motion controls slightly improved, more events, can use coins at the store or secret store to customize your Mii and equipment and purchase songs from the game and optional balance board controls.
Lacks the variety of the original Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, motion controls still are hit or miss, must defeat rival challenges in Festival Mode to continue, can’t play as rivals, some events feel like the same thing with only slight diffe...
All of the Olympic Events are unlocked from the start, Festival mode is a great training and singleplayer mode, Great Wii Remote controls along with smart Balance Board integration, Plenty of modes to participate in, Dream Events are fantastic nostalgia t...
Dream Events still need to be unlocked, Timing is still an issue with some events, No multiplayer when using the Balance Board
Good graphics and animation. Broad selection of events. Party modes
No online multiplayer mode. Repetitive controls. Not enough Wii Balance Board use. Not compatible with Wii MotionPlus.
This family friendly game offers 27 different Olympic and Dream events with great. However, the repetitive gaming controls and lack of the Wii Balance Board and Wii MotionPlus use hamper the game from surpassing its predecessor....
Abstract: If the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics were anything like Mario and Sonic at the Winter Olympic Games they'd be more fun. And snowier. And also happen in October 2009 as opposed to February 2010. But it's not exactly like blatant accuracy is what Sega a...
Abstract: Nothing's more annoying than when you pull out a new Wii party game, ready to enjoy some motion-controlled minigame shenanigans with your family or friends, only to have the plan fizzle because you haven't played enough of the game by yourself to unloc...
Abstract: Major video game characters don’t cross over nearly often enough for my tastes. There’s something exciting about two or more major characters from different game universes appearing together, showcasing their unique abilities and gameplay styles, alon...
Published: 2009-10-26, Author: Carolyn Petit , cnet.com
Abstract: Two years ago, Mario and Sonic joined forces for the first time to compete at the Beijing Summer Olympics. The result was a middling collection of sports-themed minigames that failed to deliver on the potential of that once-forbidden union. Never ones ...
Abstract: What is Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Winter Games? Following the huge commercial success of Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games, which was released to coincide with the Beijing Olympics in 2008, inevitably comes the sequel to tie-in with the upcoming Wi...
